News published on Federal Newswire in October 2018

News from October 2018


BLM Colorado Reopens 2018 Nominations to Rocky Mountain District Resource Advisory Council

News Release: CAÑON CITY, Colo. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Colorado announced that it is reopening the public call for nominations for open positions on the 15-member Rocky Mountain District Resource Advisory Council, including the Royal Gorge, San Luis Valley, and Gunnison field offices.



U.S. Department of Labor Cites Pennsylvania Contractor After Employee's Electrocution

News Release: HARMONY, PA - The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Insight Pipe Contracting LLC for workplace safety and health violations following an employee electrocution at a worksite in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. The Harmony-based contractor faces $331,101 in proposed penalties.


Man Sentenced for Domestic Assault by a Habitual Offender

News Release: United States Attorney Joe Kelly announced that Joseph Levering, 38, was sentenced on Friday, Oct. 12, 2018, in Omaha, Nebraska, by United States District Judge Robert F. Rossiter, Jr., for committing a domestic assault as a habitual offender. Judge Rossiter sentenced Levering to 20 months’ imprisonment. After completing his term of imprisonment, Levering will begin a three-year term of supervised release.


Royce, Engel Press for Swift Action Following Disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi

News Release: Dear Mr. President: We are deeply concerned about the whereabouts of Jamal Khashoggi, a journalist, a Washington Post columnist and Saudi citizen who has been living in the United States. Based on mounting reports, it appears highly likely Mr. Khashoggi was murdered in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul...


Fall Implementation of Wolf Translocation Project Ends due to Weather

News Release: HOUGHTON, MICH- The National Park Service announced today that the fall phase of the first year of its Isle Royale wolf translocation project has been brought to a successful close with four wolves translocated to the island from Minnesota. Though the original goal called for two additional wolves from Michigan to be relocated this year, cold weather, extensive rain, and snow showers made it necessary to end trapping efforts.


News Release: WICHITA, KAN. - A Wichita man was charged in federal court today with robbing a local bank earlier this week, U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister said.


Guilty Pleas Entered In Fraud Scheme Involving Local Environmental Company’s Improper Disposal Of Toxic Chemicals

News Release: United States Attorney Erica H. MacDonald today announced that LUMINAIRE ENVIRONMENTAL AND TECHNOLOGIES, INC., pleaded guilty to one count of mail fraud for the improper disposal of toxic waste. Co-defendants JOHN D. MILLER JR., 61, and JOSEPH V. MILLER, 58, previously entered guilty pleas for their roles in the fraud scheme.


Three Nebraska Farmers Plead Guilty to Fraud Involving Sales of Grain Fraudulently Marketed as Organic

News Release: Three farmers from Nebraska who grew grain that was not organic but who knew that the grain was being marketed and sold as organic pled guilty today in federal court in Cedar Rapids.


Former State Senator Carlos Uresti Enters Guilty Plea to Conspiring to Bribe Public Official

News Release: In San Antonio this morning, former District 19 Texas State Senator Carlos I. Uresti pleaded guilty to a federal bribery charge, announced U.S. Attorney John F. Bash and FBI Special Agent in Charge Christopher Combs.


Eight Members of Violent Robbery Organization Convicted of Conducting Multiple Robberies Throughout the Middle District of Florida

News Release: Tampa, Florida- United States Attorney Maria Chapa Lopez announces that a federal jury has found Shamar Lajuan Thomas, a/k/a “Baby," (26, Clearwater) guilty of conspiracy to commit robbery, robbery, and using or carrying a firearm in furtherance of a violent crime. Thomas faces a maximum penalty of life...


News Release: In San Antonio this morning, former District 19 Texas State Senator Carlos I. Uresti pleaded guilty to a federal bribery charge, announced U.S. Attorney John F. Bash and FBI Special Agent in Charge Christopher Combs.


Chicago-area man pleads guilty to trying to illegally export guns, ammunition to Haiti

News Release: CHICAGO - A suburban Chicago man admitted in federal court Tuesday that he tried to illegally export nearly two dozen guns and ammunition to Haiti from Illinois.


News Release: A doctor has been charged with committing health care fraud out of her practice in Stuart, Florida.


News Release: An Akron man was indicted for having firearms and dealing fentanyl, heroin and methamphetamine.


News Release: WASHINGTON - The FAA today announced it is relaunching its $500 ADS-B rebate program effective immediately and through Oct. 11, 2019. The Agency is making $4,900,000 available under the rebate program, which will fund 9,792 ADS-B Out installations.


News Release: Dear Director Wray: The Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs is continuing its oversight of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). I respectfully write to request material concerning the FBI’s interactions with Michael Sussmann and Bruce Ohr and to reiterate my request for a meeting...


News Release: BOSTON - A Brockton man was charged yesterday in connection with the August 2018 computer intrusion of a Massachusetts company.


Chicopee Man Pleads Guilty to Selling Heroin

News Release: BOSTON - A Chicopee man pleaded guilty today in federal court in Springfield to distributing heroin.


Two from Northeast Ohio indicted on federal firearms charges

News Release: Two men from Northeast Ohio were indicted on federal firearms charges.